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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
PRESMTSTHIS
RESOWTION OF APPREEIRTION
TO
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, as a community we welcome all good neighbors and recognize the contributions offered by
a rich community tapestry of young and old, male and female, people of all colors and ethnic
backgrounds, religious traditions, etc.; and
WHEREAS, Marin County and San Rafael today embrace a growing and vibrant multicultural Latino
community, with roots in Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Spain, with many
Spanish names still gracing our City, including San Rafael, Terra Linda, Las Gallinas, Santa Venetia, and
San Pedro; and
WHEREAS, over thirty percent of the population of San Rafael is of Hispanic, Latino & Indigenous
descent, and these residents contribute to the economic, cultural and historic fabric of our City; and
WHEREAS, over ten percent of City of San Rafael employees have Hispanic heritage and they
contribute to the strength and diversity of the overall city workforce; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is proud to recognize its Hispanic/Latino leadership, including the
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin, Canal Alliance, the Latino Unidos Club at Dominican
University, and Canal Welcome Center; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month annually from September 15 to October 15
by honoring the histories, traditions and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from
Latin America and Spain; and
WHEREAS, it is important to increase Hispanic cultural awareness and diversity by paying tribute to the
valuable contributions made by Hispanic Americans to our business, cultural, and educational
communities.
NOW, THEREFORE,
do hereby designate Se
the City of San Rafael
Hispanic Americans
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Rafael,
tem 15 through October 15, 2016 as HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH in
Id rge is residents to join in observing and recognizing the accomplishments of
MAYOR
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